What factors may influence psychological well being at three months and one year post BRCA genetic result disclosure? The breast, Dec. 2012, Vol. 21(6), p.755-60.
Bosch, N., et al.
http://www.thebreastonline.com/article/PIIS0960977612000318/abstract?rss=yes
Genetic testing for breast cancer predisposition has been available in the clinical practice for more than a decade. How the result of genetic testing affects the psychological well-being of the individuals is an under-researched area in many populations. Follow-up analysis of psychological well-being via HADS scale was performed in 364 individuals at 3 months and 1 year after the disclosure of BRCA1/2 genetic result.